Marla Wasser is an independent museum curator and art consultant heading Pursuits Inc., founded in 2007. With three decades of collecting experience, Marla is passionate about its rewards and sensitive to its complexities. Compelled by art’s unique ability to impact the many layers of today’s culture, Marla believes that art’s crossovers with technology, fashion, design, and politics create a stage of opportunity and conversation. As an art specialist, Marla’s expertise is wide-ranging, with projects from pop to contemporary and new media art. Pursuits Inc. combines Marla’s business savvy with her intellectual perspective. She has written on the business of collecting as well as on topics in art history, and has curated three museum exhibitions in Canada. Curating is the foundation of Marla’s consulting practice, and it is her long standing relationships with top international galleries and Foundations that create unique opportunities within all of her projects.In 2023, Pursuits expanded its expertise with our newest division, the Agency, which is dedicated to building the future of brand engagement. Pursuits has a multi-dimensional understanding of the art industry and is deeply immersed in all aspects of the development from web2 to web3. Working across traditional art, new media, and the metaverse, we act as a cultural bridge by creating opportunities through artistic collaboration and storytelling.Dedicated to both the local and international art communities, Marla has supported the Art Gallery of Ontario’s smART Women and the National Gallery of Canada. She has also held positions with the Canadian Art Foundation Art Advisory Committee and the North American Acquisitions Committee for the Tate Museum in London. Whether working with public institutions, corporate or private clients, Marla is committed to connecting others with art.For more information, see www.pursuitsinc.com.